London

London travel at your fingertips

London offers everything you would expect from an important international metropolis. Not for nothing London is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the globe, and has a reputation for its vibrancy, progressiveness, historical wealth, numerous cultural experiences, lively social life and more.

Attractions

Piccadilly circus is a tourist magnet and a good bases for exploring the central sights of Leicester square, Soho and the West End, Buckingham palace and St James Park, Trafalgar square, Big Ben, the superb gothic Parliament Buildings and enchanting Westminster Abbey.

There’s the popular among tourists ‘hop-on hop-off’ bus. He bus runs to St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London, majestic Tower Bridge and other remoter attractions.

Oxford street attracts the tourists who rather do a lot of shopping, with its myriad of fashion shops, department stores and music and book stores. More fashionable clothes can be found on the Kings road, or the bohemian Camden market and high street. Those with more cash to spend will find exclusive shopping along New Bond Street and around Mayfair. The world famous Harrods is situated in Knightsbridge together with Harvey Nichols. Carnaby Street became famous in the sixties and is now an icon in the heart of Soho, you will find a wide range of souvenir shops here.

Entertainment

West End is without a doubt the most popular dining and entertainment area. All the theatres with top performances are situated in this district. For Those who prefer luxury dining head to Mayfair where some of the world class restaurants are to be found.

Another popular and well visited location is Covent Garden.

Hotels in London

If you are looking for a London hotel you definitely will find one that suits all your needs. Hotels are to be found all over the city. We recommend DirectRooms.com for booking London Hotels as their rates are very competitive.

Near almost every main top tourist attractions, London hotels are to be found. The service of the hotels in London has the reputation to be very warm and friendly and the famous English breakfast is served every morning. To explore London it is best to stay a few days in a London hotel from which you can start to discover this vibrant city.

Out and about – car hire in London

There are several areas to explore outside of London, both near and far, that can easily be reached by hire car. Hiring a car is the best way to visit famous attractions like Greenwich, Richmond village, Wimbledon common, Kew Gardens (world heritage site) and Hampton Court Palace. Car rental companies offer a wide range of cars. London City Airport parking is very convenient and can be booked online.

All these attractions are not be missed while staying in London. The major car rental companies all have depots in London. You can pre-book a London hire car securely and easily on-line and it will save you money too because the rates are discounted.